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US imposes sanctions on Houthi officials amid escalating Middle East tensions

State Department imposing sanctions on four Houthi military officials.

In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States is taking action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The State Department announced that the US, in collaboration with the UK, has imposed sanctions on four Houthi military officials, as Iranian proxies continue to target American troops in the region.

The latest attack by the Houthi terrorists involved firing three anti-aircraft guns and anti-ship ballistic missiles toward a US flagship in Yemen. Fortunately, the USS Gravely was able to intercept and destroy the missiles, preventing any casualties or damage to the ship. It is worth noting that this incident follows a string of at least 153 attacks against US forces in the Middle East since October 17th.

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